Java Developer Lead (On Site)

Cognizant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer Lead to join their dynamic team in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop scalable Java applications while utilizing advanced technologies such as Spring Boot and Docker. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on building microservices and implementing event-driven architectures with Kafka. The position comes with a competitive salary, robust benefits, and a chance to grow your career in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Proficient in building REST and microservices with Spring Boot.
• Strong expertise in Docker and cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable Java applications using advanced technologies.
• Develop microservices and containerized applications using Docker.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Java 15+

Spring Boot 3.5

Docker

Kafka

Microservices

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

JUnit

Mockito

Job description

Java Developer Lead (On Site)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with experience to join our dynamic team.

Location: New York City, NY (On Site)

**Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States**

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance Java 15+ applications using advanced Java technologies and frameworks.
• Develop and manage microservices using Spring Boot 3.5.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker in a cloud-native environment.
• Implement event-driven architectures and work with Kafka and MQ for real-time messaging and event management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and refactor code to improve performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java frameworks, tools, and cloud technologies.
• Follow best practices in software development, including testing, code reviews, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• 10 + years of hands-on experience in Java 15+ development with a strong understanding of advanced Java concepts.
• Proficiency in building REST, microservices using Spring Boot 3.3.5.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and working in a cloud-native environment.
• Strong expertise in Kafka and MQ for message queuing and event-driven systems.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 5/30/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $81K – $135K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

- 401(k) plan and contributions

- Long-term/Short-term Disability

- Paid Parental Leave

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Travel: 0-5%

Why Choose Cognizant?

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies.

If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

About Cognizant:

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

www.cognizant.com

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